Who is eligible for home loan?

An applicant with a verifiable & steady income (paid employment or self-employed)

What is the minimum loan amount on a mortgage?

N1 million

What is the maximum loan amount on a mortgage?

N50 million

What is the loan tenure?

Maximum of 20 years subject to 60 years retirement age. <4>Do I have to make any down payment? Yes, Minimum of 30% on the cost of the property to be bought or constructed irrespective of the location.

What documents do I need to submit to avail a Home Loan?

Offer Letter from the vendor/owner, letter of application, Home Loan application, letter of Introduction from employer.

Letter of awareness and irrevocable domiciliation where necessary.

Current tax clearance, current tenement receipt, pay slip.

Valuation report if it is an old house.

Bill of quantity if it is a construction home loan.

Copy of the title document to enable a legal search.

Can a Joint Mortgage be packaged for spouses?

Yes

What security/collateral do I have to provide?

Typically the security for the loan is a first and exclusive charge of the property to be financed, by way of deposit of title deeds and/or such other collateral security as may be necessary. The title to the property should be clear, marketable and free from any encumbrances.

How do I repay the loan?

From your income (cash flow)

Can the loan be paid down before the facility expires?

Yes, after 12 months

Do I need to open an account with FirstBank to access and service the loan?

Yes

What are the stages involved in taking a mortgage loan?

Pre-assessment Stage

Processing & Approval Stage

Perfection Stage

What are the various types of home loans offered by the Bank?

Outright Purchase

Construction Mortgage

Home Equity (Refinancing)

Can I access a Home loan on an uncompleted building?

Yes, It could be packaged as a construction home loan or refinancing loan as the case may be.

How do I approach FirstBank for a Home Loan?

Through any of our branches closest to you.

Can FirstBank assist me in selecting a home of my choice?

Yes, we have a list of reputable estate developers whom we partner with. You can decide to purchase from any of them but this is strictly at your discretion. This service provides the customer assistance in identifying a property that fulfills his/her requirements from a vast database of properties.

Do I need to pay additional charge apart from the interest rate?

Yes. The cost of perfecting the title of the property to cover the interest of the bank.

Who can be the co-applicants for the loan?

You could include your spouse as a co-applicant for the loan and we shall include his/her income to enhance your loan amount.